her·me·neu·tics (hûr m -n  t ks, -ny-)n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural text. her me·neutist n. |
hermeneutics [ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪks]
n (functioning as singular)
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the science of interpretation, esp of Scripture
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis
3. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a. the study and interpretation of human behaviour and social institutions
b. (in existentialist thought) discussion of the purpose of life
[from Greek hermēneutikos expert in interpretation, from hermēneuein to interpret, from hermēneus interpreter, of uncertain origin]
hermeneutics
the science of interpretation and explanation, especially the branch of theology that deals with the general principles of Biblical interpretation. — hermeneut, hermeneutist, n.
See also: Bible
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